VICTORIA - New homes along Loop 463 are expected to provide some relief to Victoria's housing market squeeze. The Salem Crossing subdivision, by Designer Homes by Rex Horst, will include many firsts for the area, said developer Rex Horst.

"It's the only subdivision outside the Loop, and the only subdivision that will connect to the Loop," he said.

Homes will range from $190,000 to $500,000, with plans ranging from 1,600 sf to 4,500 sf. Of the 162 lots, 16 have been sold.

The subdivision will be between Salem Rd. and Home Depot, giving it access to the Glascow St. extension project.

The groundbreaking for Salem Crossing is set for September, and the first home is set to be built in November.